For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.
And this was only a small thing to you, O Lord God; but your words have even been about the far-off future of your servant's family, O Lord God!
For as the heaven is high over the earth, so great is his mercy to his worshippers.
Your mercy, O Lord, is in the heavens, and your strong purpose is as high as the clouds.
Your way was in the sea, and your road in the great waters; there was no knowledge of your footsteps.
For you have said, Mercy will be made strong for ever; my faith will be unchanging in the heavens.
A man without sense has no knowledge of this; and a foolish man may not take it in.
The Lord has taken an oath, saying, My design will certainly come about, and my purpose will be effected:
At that time Jesus made answer and said, I give praise to you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have kept these things secret from the wise and the men of learning, and have made them clear to little children.